im still mad about this whole system. my disability to PFL transition was a disaster last year and i lost almost 2 weeks of pay bc of their stupid "separate application" requirement. like we're supposed to know all this while taking care of a newborn on no sleep?? im convinced the system is designed to save them money by making it confusing enough that people miss out on benefits they deserve.

Oh my gosh, I just went through this EXACT situation 3 months ago and I feel your panic! The automatic transition thing is such a lie - I was so confused when my payments just stopped. What really helped me was calling the EDD office first thing in the morning (like 8:01 AM sharp) when they open. I got through after about 30 tries over 2 days. When you file the DE2508 form for baby bonding, make sure you have your baby's birth certificate ready to upload - they'll ask for it. Also, don't forget to explicitly request that your PFL start date be the day after your pregnancy disability ended (like others mentioned). I almost made that mistake and would have lost 5 days of benefits. The good news is that once I got the PFL claim filed correctly, it only took about 8 days to process and I got all my backpay in one lump sum. Hang in there - you'll get through this bureaucratic nightmare! Your baby is lucky to have such a dedicated parent fighting for your family's financial security.

Quick update: I took the advice about using Claimyr to get through to EDD and it actually worked! The representative confirmed they received my paper application on 3/22 but it was stuck in the backlog mentioned above. She added notes to expedite it since I'm approaching week 4 with no income. She said I should see it appear in my online account within 5-7 business days. Fingers crossed this actually resolves things!

I'm so sorry you're going through this stress! I just went through something similar last month. My baby bonding application also seemed to disappear after my disability ended, and I was panicking about having no income. After reading through all these comments, it sounds like the March 2025 system upgrade backlog is affecting a lot of us. One thing that helped me was documenting everything - I kept a log of every call attempt, confirmation numbers, and any correspondence. When I finally got through to someone, having all those details ready made the conversation much more productive. Also, if you haven't already, try calling right at 8 AM when they open - I had better luck getting through then. The waiting is absolutely awful when you have bills to pay, but it sounds like your application is in the system and just stuck in processing. Hang in there!

Have you tried reaching out to your local representative? Sometimes they can help push things along with EDD.

idk if this helps but I had a similar issue and it turned out there was a flag on my account for potential identity verification. Might be worth asking about that when you do get through.

Plot twist: what if we all showed up at the EDD office dressed as clowns? Maybe then they'd take us seriously 🤡

Hey Connor! I just went through this exact same situation a few months ago. The blank benefit amount online is super common when transitioning from DI to PFL - it's like their system gets confused. Since you already got the notice of computation in the mail, that's actually a good sign! It means they've calculated your benefits. The online portal just takes forever to update sometimes. I'd definitely try calling first thing in the morning like Keisha suggested, but also keep checking your mail for any follow-up requests. In my case, it took about 3-4 weeks total but once it went through, I got all the backpay. Hang in there! 🤞

Pro tip: call right when they open in the morning. That's usually when you have the best chance of getting through. Good luck!

I had this exact same issue a few months ago! The wrong return-to-work date was causing delays with my benefits. What worked for me was documenting everything first - take screenshots of what's showing incorrectly, then try the online method that Andre mentioned above. If that doesn't work within a week, definitely try calling first thing in the morning like Mei suggested. The key is being persistent but polite when you finally get through to someone. They were able to fix mine during the call once I explained the situation clearly. Don't give up!